Can you post any pictures? The coin blank is not worth much (maybe $3 - $5) unless its a pre-1964 silver planchet. The 1996 dime may be a coin...
Can you provide a scan of the whole coin? My first instinct is that you're looking at post mint damage possibly caused by someone's keys.
Hmmm...not sure on many of your questions, but I know its not a "shruken coin". That's a modern process that leaves obvious tell-tale signs,...
I guess the swiss do make things to last :) 120 years with little to no design change. After looking at the pictures again, I wouldn't change it...
Per the auction "Grading of coins is subjective. Certifying companies frequently assign different grades to the same coin". Amazing amount of...
1974 is the last year the San Fransico Mint produced buisness strike lincoln cents. A great site for info on US coin mintages and such is...
nesvt, after reading your 3 experiences, I'd say there average is not so great. If their stories were true, then I feel for them being robbed,...
As for the collectability demand of a coin, as many have voiced, no one knows for sure. I'd say get the morgan, if nothing else, its melt...
Summer time happened ;) What chapel does it say its from on the coin?
Was looking through ebay today for other proofs and found 3 of your sets ranging from $4600 to $5700 all with days left to go. There are also...
Any clue where this set going to be minted? Another West Point set would be cool.
I've received a couple "Where's George" over the past few years. The furthest traveled of the 2 had been logged by an exotic dancer in Washington...
I can see why, its not just a strike through, its a retained strike through....and is far more than just a bit of wire brush. You should start...
I've heard of people making rings out of coins, perhaps someone was trying to do so and realized they were doing a better job of dulling dad's...
That would "damage" them. But maybe if you wrapped them in copper foil.....
Thanks Cave Troll :)
Given the very real and life long brother/sisterhood formed by all those who have been USMC, I'd imagine this coin will go through the roof...
I'm with Tanner on this one. I hope they don't continue with the current Sacky composition for long. I remember watching the documentary on the...
Miker, your referring to plastics containing PVC. The PVC will adventually migrate to your coins and basically slowly eat them. I can't say if...
Can you post a scan of the reverse too?
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